The Best of Wine and Cider South of Cville Tour

Our slow down and 'wine' tour begins in Charlottesville with a complimentary pickup from your pre-selected hotel or from Three Notch'd Brewing Company @ IX Art Park.

For your first 1.5 hours stop you will have your personal choice of: Albemarle Cider Works Pippin Hill Vineyard

After enjoying the first destination you selected, you’ll hop back on and ride to spend 1.5 hours at your choice of: Pippin Hill Vineyard Loving Cup Vineyard

After enjoying your second stop, you’ll hop back on and ride to spend 1 hour at your final choice of: Potter's Craft Hard Cider Ragged Branch Bourbon Distillery

After the final stop, you'll hop on and head back to Charlottesville where you'll hop off at Three Notch'd Brewing or your original pick up location.

Rates:

$79.50 per person (Ages 21+)

Meeting Location:

For Three Notch'd pickups only Three Notch'd Brewing Company
We'll pick you up at the stop light behind Three Notch'd Brewery. Feel free to park anywhere suitable in the IX Complex.

Start Time:

11AM

Tour Duration:

6 hours (3 Stops- 2 Extended)

Time At Each Destination:

1st & 2nd stop- 1.5 hours/3rd stop- 1 hour

Transportation Included:

Round trip transportation to all destinations. Complimentary pick up at select hotels and anywhere within Charlottesville City limits for groups 6 or larger (Call 434-218-3565 to confirm).

Rescheduling/Refund Policy:

ALL cancellations incur a $5 cancellation service fee per seat. If the cancellation is made 48 hours or more prior to the start of the tour, we encourage you to reschedule for another day or take a full refund (minus the cancellation service fee and online booking service fee). If its within 24-48 hours you'll have the option to re-book once for another date. If within 24 hours, it is nonrefundable nor re-bookable.

Tipping the Driver:

While not required, a minimum $5-$10 per person additional gratuity to the driver is suggested.

Weather Policy:

Activity takes place rain or shine. Be prepared for inclement weather. You WILL be outside.

Age Restrictions:

All tour participants must be ages 21 and up with valid ID.

Participants:

Tours are public and you will accompany an average of 6-8 other participants depending on your own party size. Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to reach out to each destination after they decide on their own itinerary. The bus runs on an hour loop and will not wait for participants past the scheduled departure time.

Not Included:

Food, tastings, and driver gratuities.

Minimum Amount of Participants:

We require at least 6 total tour participants to operate. Not 6 in your group, just 6 total people to run the tour.

Maximum Amount of Participants:

Due to operation limitations at select destinations, groups of 6 or more may not be able to be served tasting flights at all destinations. Bottle and by the glass sales are welcomed.

Outside Alcohol:

Open alcohol not permitted.

Cleaning Fees:

Don't be that guy or girl. Any bodily fluids will incur a $350 cleaning fee and any additional fees incurred for cleaning and/or repairs.

License:

PC 1457 SSC 76

Itinerary:

29S Tour- stop order and times are subject to change

Stop One 1.5 hours Albemarle Cider Works 11:30am-1:00pm Pippin Hill Vineyards 11:40am-1:10pm

Stop Two 1.5 hours Pippin Hill Vineyards 1:10pm-2:40pm Loving Cup Vineyard 1:20pm-2:50pm

Stop Three 1 hour Potter's Craft Cider 3:05pm-4:05pm Ragged Branch Distillery 3:15pm-4:15pm